While there’s undoubtedly a great convenience to being able to easily buy anything you need ready-made online, the rise of DIY websites has proven that there’s a value to, well, doing it yourself. The advantages are plentiful. For one, anyone who has ever built anything, even something as simple as a Lego house, can attest to the simple satisfaction of having a tangible accomplishment. Also, building something yourself allows you to customize it to your exact taste. If you’re a serious PC gamer, chances are you’ve considered building your own PC.
There are a whole lot of guides on the “how,” but we wanted to give a brief guide on the “what.” It’s the inside that’s the most important, but the outer casing is crucial as well. To find the right case, you need to ensure that there’s enough space for all the components, and it should have a good fan for ventilation. It also doesn’t hurt if the case itself looks cool. Here are our picks.
1. NZXT Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case
The sleek tempered glass panel of the NZXT case allows you to appreciate your handiwork and show it off. The cable management system makes it easy to neatly organize the components, and there’s space for installing additional fans if need be.
Pros: Sleek design, users appreciated the cable management system.
Cons: Some found that the glass panel was difficult to work with.
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2. Rosewill Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Case
This listing includes various case styles, including ones with glass panels to display the interior build. The case itself is very large, which allows for plenty of room for cable management and upgrades.
Pros: Large case, good fans.
Cons: Some users found the instruction materials lacking.
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3. Rosewill ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case
The massive size of the full tower Rosewill case might be too large for more compact builds, especially if you’re looking to keep the tower on your desk. That makes the Mid Tower, a more compact and affordable case, a good option.
Pros: Includes a DVD drive, compact design.
Cons: Some people found that there was limited space for cable management.
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